| Gina Keatley | |
| Birth Date: | 9 March 1980 |
| Birth Place: | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Celebrity dietitian, media personality, CEO |
| Known For: | PCSFN Community Leadership Award, 2013 |
| Yearsactive: | 2007–present |
| Alma Mater: | New York University |
Gina Keatley (born March 9, 1980) is an American nutritionist, media personality, and television host.[1] She is better known for her food-focused television shows and her approach to health and weight loss.[2] Gina was awarded The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Community Leadership Award in 2013.[3]
During her time as a student Keatley received multiple culinary awards from the New York chapter of the American Culinary Federation.[4]
In June 2007 Keatley co-founded and was CEO of Nourishing USA.[5] [6] She spent five years as director of nutrition and culinary arts combating obesity and diabetes in food deserts in New York City.[7] She was nutrition consultant for several partnership organizations including The New York Yankees,[8] where she designed an outreach childhood weight management and wellness program. Delving into urban malnourishment issues and pushing for promotion of personal responsibility for health resulted in Turner Broadcasting naming her a CNN Hero.[9] She was named by L’Oreal as a Woman of Worth.[10] "Special Inspiration Awardee" at the Susan G. Komen Inspirational Awards[11] and a Wiley College Women of Excellence Awardee.[12]
In 2012, Keatley launched a private nutrition counseling center, Keatley Medical Nutrition Therapy. Gina received The President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Community Leadership Award in 2013.[13]
In 2014, Keatley was named one of Collaborate Magazine's 40 Under 40[14] for her accomplishments as one of the industry's top young professionals. In 2015, Keatley became The American Ambassador of Malaysian Cuisine.[15]
In 2017, Keatley became the Editor-in-chief of Spiralized Magazine [16] and Creative Director of Tasty Bytes Magazine [17] and developed the iOS apps Fork Up Phone Down and The Dinner Bell to support healthy eating initiatives.
In December 2017, Keatley became a professor of International Cuisine at Queens College, City University of New York. In May 2018, Keatley facilitated the launch of SIMMER, a tech and food collaboration. In 2018, SIMMER began development of the app Hungry4Halal, a mobile application designed to help users find locations that serve halal cuisine.[18] In January 2022, Gina Keatley became the chief executive officer of the Sicilian Olive Leaf Tea Company and launched Matche, the world's first powdered olive leaf tea at the World Tea Conference and Expo.[19] [20]
Keatley has appeared on a number of cooking programs in the US, including Food Network's "Extreme Chef".[21] In September 2012, Keatley was a contestant on the tenth season of .[22] [23] She was featured in a NY Daily News article.[24] In 2013 Keatley was on HLN's "Cook Your Ass Off."
Keatley has appeared on Hallmarks Channel's show Emeril’s Table,[25] The Dr.Oz Show, Good Day New York,[26] The Lisa Oz Show [27] and BBC World,[28] and an occasional guest panelist on programs such as TED Talks.
In June 2013, Keatley joined Uncanned Productions team as Host of a new show, Healthy Soul with Gina Keatley.[29] In November 2013, Gina Keatley was highlighted in "Beard Foundation Honors Women in Food" article in Gotham Magazine.[30] In 2014, Keatley was chosen as of one of five celebrity panelists for Glamour And L'Oreal Paris Top Ten College Women Panel.[31]
In 2015, Keatley became a wellness contributing author to The Huffington Post,[32] as well as an expert nutrition source for Yahoo Health.[33] Keatley is executive producer of a food documentary titled Far From Healthy.[34] In 2016 Keatley started filming Deliciously Diverse: Malaysia with Gina Keatley.[35]
In 2017, Amazon Prime premiered Deliciously Diverse Malaysia with Gina Keatley.[36]
On May 16, 2023, Gina Keatley gave a TEDx Talk titled "The Journey to Finding Your Food Identity". The talk was released on TED's official YouTube channel and can be viewed here.
In her presentation, Keatley advocated for a redefinition of our relationship with food. She encourages her audience to explore diverse cuisines and be open to new culinary experiences. Keatley, a professor of international cuisine at the City University of New York and a prominent figure in food media and nutrition, underscores the belief that food is not merely sustenance. Rather, she argues, it is a conduit of connection, an embodiment of culture, and a source of joy.[37]
One notable moment in the talk involved her brewing tea from olive leaves, which later inspired the creation of the Matche Olive Leaf Tea by her company, The Sicilian Olive Leaf Tea Company. Keatley's emphasis on embracing new experiences and the importance of food in our lives aligns with the mission of her company.
Keatley's TEDx Talk serves as a platform for her message, "No one can start you but yourself." Through her work, she encourages individuals worldwide to explore their own food identity and to be open to trying unique, flavorful, and healthy food options.
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | |
| 2016 | Deliciously Diverse: Malaysia | Herself - Host | |
| 2015 | NY1 | Health Contributor | |
| 2015 | NY1 | Nutrition Contributor | |
| 2015 | Better Show | Nutrition/Culinary Guest | |
| 2015 | Extra Virgin | Nutrition/Culinary Guest | |
| 2014 | News 12 Brooklyn/Bronx[38] | Nutrition/Culinary Guest | |
| 2013 | Healthy Soul | Herself | |
| 2013 | Cook Your Ass Off | Chef Contestant | |
| 2013 | The Lisa Oz Show | Nutrition/Culinary Guest | |
| 2012 | Chef Contestant | ||
| 2012 | Craigslist Joe | Culinary Guest | |
| 2012 | Ted Talks | Culinary Guest | |
| 2011 | CNN Heroes: The 5th Annual CNN All-Star Tribute | Herself | |
| 2011 | Food Network: Savoring Harlem | Culinary Guest | |
| 2011 | Emeril's Table | Culinary Guest | |
| 2011 | Food Network: Extreme Chef | Chef Contestant | |
| 2011 | Fox: Good Day New York | Culinary Guest | |
| 2010 | Fox: Street Talk New York | Culinary Guest | |
| 2009 | The Dr. Oz Show | Herself |
Gina Keatley has recently ventured into the visual arts, where she applies her explorative and innovative spirit, previously evident in her culinary career. Her work in the art world is distinguished by an abstract expressionist style, characterized by the strategic use of color and dynamic forms.[39] Her primary collections, the "Bone Series" and "Glimpse Series," engage themes of human emotion and natural beauty, reflecting her interest in the interaction between viewer and artwork.[40]
Keatley's art has been featured in several high-profile exhibitions, including the Hamptons Fine Art Fair and Agora Gallery's Summer City Idyll.[41] [42] Her entry into the art scene aligns with her career-long focus on transformation and connection, whether through food or artistic expression.[43]
Her progression into visual arts highlights a seamless integration of her professional domains, emphasizing creativity as a fundamental aspect of her identity and work. This expansion into art not only diversifies her career but also extends her influence into new forms of cultural expression.[44]